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Osun State Attorney General Oluwole Jimi-Bada has confirmed that the state will challenge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in court after the anti-graft agency froze the state government’s accounts. A ‘Post No Debit’ letter was forwarded to First Bank management, where the accounts were domiciled.
The Attorney General said he has the mandate of Governor Ademola Adeleke to proceed to the Federal High Court. The state government insists the EFCC lacks legal powers to freeze a state government’s account without a court order.
Key Points:
The EFCC froze the Osun government accounts without a court order, the state argues.
The account freeze could disrupt government operations and public services.
Police operatives reportedly stormed the First Bank branch in Osogbo and arrested staff.
The state insists Governor Adeleke is not using state funds for his re-election campaign.
The legal challenge may delay or reverse the EFCC’s action.
The state’s legal challenge will determine whether the account freeze stands — and the outcome could have significant implications for the August 15 gubernatorial election.
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